DE “Lite” Blackland Blackbird, Noble Otter “Logbook”

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Hej Brian one more time Happy New Year Everyone! Nice job Man. How are you doing? Of course long time no see. Finally is back!! Welcome back buddy.

[@apurbamazumdar968]

Good to see you again after a long time. Excellent shave again. Best wishes for 2023, in advance.

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thank you so much. Happy New Year! Wishing you the best in 2023!

[@robertross8565]

I'll be getting the Karve Overlander aluminum as soon as it's back in stock.

[@stuartbender236]

Thanks for a very helpful and informative video. I have the Lite and I agree it’s a good razor, but you always have to pay close attention while shaving. I found, for me, it really helped once I discovered that if I ride the cap, it gives a closer and more comfortable shave than using the regular 30 degree angle. Again thanks for a very informative video.

[@dappershaves]

excellent feedback, regards dapper shaves

[@LongIslandShaving]

Great review, just picked up a Lite plate and I was worried that it would bee too aggressive. Thank you for your thoughts and feedback on this razor.

[@Callahangonefishin]

Nice shave Brother! Happy New Year to you and your family. Cheers

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours as well!

[@dappershaves]

best wishes to you and yours, regards dapper shaves

[@danielhannon5319]

Awesome video happy new year!

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thanks so much. Happy New Year!

[@danielhannon5319]

@@thewetshaveexperience6988 no problem

[@dappershaves]

best wishes all, regards dapper shaves

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Great shave Brian! I'm glad the pharmacy biz is still going good. Logbook was another solid crowd pleaser by N.O. I enjoyed it as well. It definitely has a cologne-y vibe. Happy and healthy new year to you and your family!

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thanks DK. Happy New Year! Hope 2023 is a good one for you!

[@dappershaves]

best wishes all, regards dapper shaves

[@mattfox8436]

Hey Brian! Great to see a video from you! I think a Ti version of the light may tame it down for you (albeit expensive). I love my Blackbird Ti as it tames down the regular just enough for me. Many blessings to you, your family, your sanity, and your business in 2023!

[@ffsurji]

Hi Brian. Are most Noble Otter soap scents below a 5/10 scent strength? Are there any strong soap scents from them?

[@chrisruss8332]

Cheers Brian. Was interested in your opinion on the lite version.

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thank you. The Lite is definitely more my speed and I will keep this one but still not sure it’s a daily driver for me. Love the looks of it though.

[@dappershaves]

belated happy holidays Brian, wonderful shave and articulation. 1k subs getting close. keep the great work going, regards dapper shaves

[@stevemendel275]

Happy New Year, Brian! I recently bought a Blackbird Ti before I knew this Lite version was coming out. I love the Ti and it is smooth enough for me that I didn't find a need to buy a Lite plate.

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

Finally you back! Brian Happy New year everyone! Nice job Man

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thanks Big Dude! Happy New Year!

[@dzangistamelonne2756]

@@thewetshaveexperience6988 Brian You're welcome

[@georgemakuca8870]

I have a SS and a brass blackland blackbird razor, and i noticed that the brass is much more smoother than the Stainless steel one

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Interesting how different metals can shave differently when all the geometry is the same. I have not tried brass in this. I tried the Ti over a year ago that Latherhog loaned me but I can’t remember how it shaved vs the SS

[@brianh2287]

I am wondering if I got a defective Blackbird Lite razor. It has decent blade feel, but my razor is not efficient at all. In fact it's the most mild razor in my entire collection and I really have a hard time getting a BBS. Is it super mild, am I doing something wrong, or do I have a defective razor?

[@bradd5961]

What would you rate as your favorite daily driver?

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

I would say that my Merkur 34c, Rockwell 6S with the 3 plate, Karve Overlander (brass) and Carbon SS with the minus plate are my go to daily drivers.

[@BetterEveryShave]

Hi Brian. It's always interesting to hear about your business and, in this case, that immunizations are so profitable. I hope that's all going well and everything else as well. Thank you for reviewing this razor. I have been enjoying milder razors more and more as a daily shaver. I'm thinking I wouldn't enjoy this one. I have been leaning more toward a Karve razor so that something I'll be looking at in 2023. All my best for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023.

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thanks Eric! Happy New Year. I think that the Lite still wouldn’t be considered mild even though it’s milder than the original plate. Given your preferences I think this would not be a good fit for you. The Karve Overlander or CB with a SB B plate would be a better match for you. Another to consider might be the Aylsworth Kopparcant or Drakkant.

[@BetterEveryShave]

@@thewetshaveexperience6988 The Overlander seems to be everyone's favorite or, at least, everyone who uses one seems to enjoy it. I find all their products appealing but the plate business is a little confusing. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@RobertsClassicShave]

Happy New Year

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Happy New Year!

[@konap7]

Nice shave! Appreciate your thoughts on the razor. I have the original Blackbird and really like it. I can use it with a really steep angle, handle almost parallel with the face. How is the Lite in that regard? Do you have to ride the cap?

[@stuartbender236]

I have the Lite and it does help to ride the cap, especially for me, under the nose area. Of course, YMMV.

[@konap7]

@@stuartbender236 Only under the nose? Or is top cap riding the default for the whole shave?

[@dappershaves]

you don’t need to ride the cap, but a shallower blade/skin angle does make a difference, at least for me. regards dapper shaves

[@konap7]

@@dappershaves Thanks! It seems as if the Lite plate likes a markedly shallower angle compared to the original

[@stuartbender236]

I agree. I notice, for me, riding the cap under the nose, and the going at a shallow angle for the rest of my face works best. The thing I have learned is that the Lite is a forgiving razor. Less nicks and still a close shave.

[@danilobernaschina1842]

Hi cheers and Happy new year and wonder products to end 2022 and to begin 2023. Great video. Is the lite really a daily shave??? Could you compare it to Rex Envoy? This is also too much for me for a daily shaving, but an excellent instrument. Thank you and have a great 2023. Danilo from Switzerland

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Danilo, thanks for watching. It’s been a long time since I have used the Envoy. Matt loaned it to me so I do not have it any longer to compare. I do remember the Envoy was a bit too much blade feel for me. I think the Blackland Lite plate is less blade feel than the Envoy. For me the Lite is definitely more to my liking. However, I’m still not sure it’s a daily driver for me. Maybe more like an occasional razor for me. Happy New Year.

[@danilobernaschina1842]

@@thewetshaveexperience6988 hi thank you for your great reply and enjoy enjoy enjoy the new Year. Take care.

[@theluxuryshavinghobbyist]

Hi Stranger. Good to see you. NO’s new labels are awesome. I have a Blackland Era with an open comb level 4 plate. Love it! Happy New Year Brian.

[@thewetshaveexperience6988]

Thanks Glenn! Happy New Year. The NO labels have always been really cool but the most recent ones have definitely stepped it up a notch. I have the Era but only the Level 3 SB base plate.